What is a participle?
Identifying Participles

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, noun, or part of a verb tense.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two types of participles?
Back
The two types of participles are present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (usually ending in -ed, -en, or irregular forms).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The excited children ran towards the ice cream truck.'
Back
excited
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Participles act like which part of speech?
Back
Adjectives
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of 'sleeping' in the sentence: 'A loud clap of thunder woke the sleeping children from their nap.'?
Back
Sleeping is a present participle being used as an adjective.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of 'painted' in the sentence: 'The painted fence added charm to the garden.'?
Back
Painted is a past participle being used as an adjective.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What purpose does 'tired' serve in the sentence: 'The tired, sweating runners finished the race.'?
Back
Tired is a past participle being used as an adjective.
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